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Does Capacity Development Increase Demand for Health Services and Rights Among Key Populations Affected by HIV? A Systematic Review of Evidence from Low and Middle-Income Countries

Authors: Michael Kiragu, Virginia A. Fonner, Samuel Munyuwiny, Preston Izulla, Marija Pantelic, Enrique Restoy, Ellen Eiling, Kevin R. O’Reilly

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 8/2020

Abstract

Capacity development is a process by which individuals, organizations and societies develop abilities to perform functions, solve problems and achieve objectives. This systematic review sought to document capacity development interventions, the associated outcomes and its effectiveness in increasing demand for rights and health services among key populations (KP) in low and middle-income countries. Twenty papers met our review’s selection criteria. Significant improvements in health service utilization were achieved in most community mobilization and peer-led interventions. Whilst we found ample evidence linking capacity development to uptake of services, there was a striking dearth of research examining the impact of capacity development on demand for rights among KP. There was inadequate contextual data to explain variations in intervention effectiveness across different projects. More evidence is needed on the impact of capacity development on demand for health services and rights among KP. Consensus on parameters of capacity development and priority outcomes is required.

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Title: Does Capacity Development Increase Demand for Health Services and Rights Among Key Populations Affected by HIV? A Systematic Review of Evidence from Low and Middle-Income Countries
Authors: Michael Kiragu
Virginia A. Fonner
Samuel Munyuwiny
Preston Izulla
Marija Pantelic
Enrique Restoy
Ellen Eiling
Kevin R. O’Reilly
Publication date: 01-08-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Keyword: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Published in: AIDS and Behavior / Issue 8/2020
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-020-02936-9

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